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The Chairman in Hong Kong Takes No.1 Spot at Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2021 Awards
Now in its ninth edition, the 2021 list boasts 11 first-time entries, including a new restaurant in Vietnam , a country last represented in the list in 2013. Hong Kong claims 11 restaurants on the list, followed by Japan with nine and Singapore with eight.
Launched in 2009, is renowned for its ingredient-driven Cantonese cuisine and single-minded commitment to authentic flavours. A regular entry on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list since the inaugural list in 2013, first appeared on The World's 50 Best Restaurant list in 2019, landing at No.41.
Aside from , Hong Kong is also represented by newcomer (No.44) as well as re-entries (No.28) and (No.38).
Under the leadership and creative artistry of executive chef Vicky Cheng, Hong Kong's (No.16) is this year's recipient of the . The remaining Hong Kong restaurants include (No.17), (No.25), (No.33), (No.37), (No.47) and (No.48).
Mainland China is represented by (No.22), which maintains its seven-year run on the list, while Macau's also returns with the No.50 spot on the ranking.
Retaining its No.3 place, wins the title of for a fourth successive year while and both maintain their respective places within the top 10, at No.7 and No.9. Climbing an impressive 29 places to No.19, Tokyo's is the winner of this year's
Japan's other returning favourites include (No.8), (No.12), (No.27), (No.30) and (No.35).
After holding the No.1 spot for two consecutive years, moves to No.2 while retaining the title of
Singapore counts three newcomers to the list. , fronted by Sri Lankan chef Rishi Naleendra, makes its entrance on the list at No.31, while chef Jason Tan's intimate 26-seater bows at No.41. Chef LG Han's makes its debut at No.40 and wins the , selected by 50 Best's sustainability audit partner Food Made Good Global for its sustainable sourcing policies and work to support the community during the recent pandemic.
Other Singapore restaurants to make the ranking are (No.13), (No.14), (No.23) and (No.42).
After closing his award-winning restaurant Gaggan in 2019, popular chef Gaggan Anand makes a dramatic return to the list. His namesake Bangkok restaurant, , enters at No.5, securing the
Among Thailand's six entries this year, chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn has double reason to celebrate. His high-profile (No.4) is named for the first time, edging out last year's title holder (No.6), while his latest venture, , debuts at No.20. (No.11) and (No.46) round out the Thailand entries.
Perennial favourite rises three places to No.15 to hold the title of for a third year. rises 15 places to No.21, closely followed by , Florilège's sister restaurant in Taipei , making a first-time entry at No.24. (No. 26) and (No.45) complete the representation in Taiwan .
Taipei is also home to . As pâtissier at , Singapore -born chef Angela Lai is a worthy recipient of the title, having delighted diners with her delicate creations for the last five years.
Climbing four places to No.10, is named for a sixth consecutive year, while places at No.43. South Korea counts two new entries to the list, namely (No.34) and (No.36).
in Colombo (No.29) retains the title of , while (No.49) keeps honour for a third year.
(No.18) is awarded while in Mumbai , the 2020 recipient of the One To Watch Award, makes its debut on the list at No.32.
Entering the ranking at No.39, , from award-winning chef Peter Cuong Franklin , secures the title of .
Bangkok chef is this year's deserving recipient of the , while of in Shanghai earns the title of .
For its modern interpretations of Korean culinary traditions, in Singapore claims the
. Celebrated Korean chef Mingoo Kang is this year's recipient of the
, the only award voted for by the chefs of the
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2021 list to recognise a peer making a positive impact on the restaurant scene.
William Drew , Director of Content for Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, says: "In the last year, the restaurant sector has faced extraordinary challenges. At such a time, we are proud to support the restaurants in their recovery by showcasing the region's creative talents, celebrating the industry's pioneers and recognising culinary excellence. In conjunction with this year's list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, along with the extended list of restaurants ranked from 51 to 100 , we were also thrilled to launch the Essence of Asia collection, an initiative that allowed us to champion local heroes and turn the spotlight on even more restaurants than ever before."
The annual list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants is created from the votes of the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Academy, an influential group of over 300 leaders made up of food writers and critics, chefs, restaurateurs and regional culinary experts, with a 50/50 gender balance. This year's vote was adjusted to account for restricted travel opportunities, placing a greater focus on local dining experiences.
50 Best works with professional services consultancy Deloitte as its official independent adjudication partner to help protect the integrity and authenticity of the voting process and the resulting list of
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. For more details on the
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2021 marks the launch of the Essence of Asia collection in parallel to this year's list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. Unveiled in advance of the awards ceremony, the Essence of Asia collection This unranked collection turns the spotlight on restaurants that have had a positive impact on their communities and local cuisine, whether during the recent crisis or over a sustained period. Integral to Asia's culinary ecosystem, these casual restaurants preserve culinary traditions, honour authentic flavours and provide a vital link to their communities.
The 50 Best organisation will reinforce its commitment to supporting and promoting restaurants and bars across the world through its 50 Best for Recovery 2021 programme. This year also brings opportunities for positive change as the sector rebuilds and remodels itself with a greater focus on inclusivity and long-term sustainability. 50 Best will use its global platform to highlight even more great restaurants and bars worldwide – through its 50 Best lists, special awards, unranked collections and content series – as well as showcase individuals shaping the future of gastronomy through its new list, which debuts later this year. 50 Best will take the opportunity in 2021 and beyond to amplify diverse voices and positive messages, foster progressive discussion and cross-border collaboration, and encourage greater gastronomic discovery and exploration.
The Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list is published by William Reed Business Media, which also publishes The World's 50 Best Restaurants, launched in 2002, and Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants, launched in September 2013 , as well as The World's 50 Best Bars and Asia's 50 Best Bars. William Reed Business Media is entirely responsible for the organisation of the awards, the voting system and the list.
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